Dinner Date

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This evening, we met up with Auntie Teresa and Baby Henry for an early dinner.  Janie loved the olives and pickles and also ate some cheese and burger.  She also wasn’t a fan of fig today.  She also shared her Cookie Monster with Baby Henry.  What a fun double date!

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Evening with Friends

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This evening, Janie went to party in Castro Valley with Mommy and her work friends.  During the drive, she talked about Baby Vivian and Baby Henry.  When we arrived, she was a little shy at first but they all warmed up to each other fairly quickly.  There’s nothing like a good tea party to break the ice!

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She had fun hanging out with fellow cheeksters Vivian and Henry.

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She sat out on the deck with Vivian while drinking her water.

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Later Henry joined in and just wanted to give Janie lots and lots of “besitos” (kisses).

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Look at this boy!  He’s very persistent.

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Janie then noticed the big kids, Kyle and Alani playing down below on the grass.

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She went down to join them and she got to kick the soccer ball around for a bit.

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She also got a few bites of chocolate cake while sitting next to Alani.  What a special treat!

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At the end of the night as we were saying our goodbyes, these two got in a quick smooch. It was very sweet but I don’t think Daddy approves of such behaviors.

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afterschool fun

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After school, Janie went to Lake Temescal to meet up with Mommy’s friends for a run.

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Weeee!

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After the run, she blowed bubbles while everyone did some exercises.

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Then she tagged along for some yummy Indian food.

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The next stop was Ici for ice cream and Janie shared her stroller with pal Henry.

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She got her very own cone with coconut passionfruit sorbet.  Yum!

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baby sprinkle

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Janie’s cheekster pal, Sophie, is expecting a little sister next month so she went with Mommy to her co-worker’s house in Oakland for Auntie Ranee’s Baby Sprinkle.

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All her pals were there including Sophie, Vivian, Henry, and Sachi.

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We brought lots of toys to share and they took over the small side room for some girl time.

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It was as if she was hosting her own fancy tea party in there.

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She even helped Baby Henry join in on the fun.

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After the tea party was done, the girls also did a little coloring.

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No party would be complete without a little ice cream.  Janie got a little bit of strawberry ice cream for the first time today.

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I’d say it was another successful Cheekster Playdate!

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We can’t wait to meet Sophie’s baby sister!!

P.S. Sorry for accidentally whacking you in the head with my tea pot, Baby Henry!!

 

 

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Stroller Race

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Janie rode in a Stroller 5K Race this morning.  We walked along the cliffside and Janie got a gorgeous view of the ocean and waves.

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While we waited for Auntie Teresa to arrive, Janie got to explore the after-race area.

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She was also enamored by the balloons.

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She did a great job sitting in the stroller with her snack and Magna Doodle and when we were all done, she helped pick up Mommy’s finisher’s tee.

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Janie also walked around with Great Grandpa Tom, Auntie Teresa’s Dad.

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They hung out together and got a ride on his shoulders.  Fun!  She would have played with Henry too but he slept through the entire morning.

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What a fun morning!

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Happy Hour

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Janie joined Mommy and all her aunties for an evening of food and fun.  She was on her best behavior and sat there just like one of the girls.

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She also helped Baby Vivian figure out what was going on since it was her first time out with Mommy’s work family.

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Auntie Teresa and Janie also got some snuggle time.  She’s gotta get her alone time with Auntie T before Baby Hopkins arrives in January!

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Janie shared her toys with Tia Patty.  So cute.

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Mommy and the rest of the ladies were so proud of how well Janie did tonight.

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